# Shot Pattern vs Access By Troon

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shot Pattern at 67% against Access By Troon's 22%. Shot Pattern also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.5) and update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). Access By Troon's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shot Pattern sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Access By Troon asks for nothing beyond the download.

Shot Pattern holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shot Pattern has 2.1K ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Shot Pattern's written reviews are positive against 22% of Access By Troon's.

Shot Pattern ships an update every 3 days, Access By Troon fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shot Pattern | Access By Troon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-pattern-golf-gps/id6447127454/reviews)** | [3.5 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/access-by-troon/id6478172356/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 31 |
| Positive reviews | **67.3% of reviews** | 22.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#94** | — |
| Size | 105 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Undaunted Athlete LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1116731366) | [Troon Golf, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1461098495) |

## What reviewers say

### Shot Pattern

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-pattern-golf-gps/id6447127454)

**Currently charting:** #94 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

Visualize your actual shot dispersion on any golf hole before you swing. This app helps you choose smarter targets, avoid hazards, and improve your scores by showing where your ball is likely to land based on your club and target. It also offers predictive analytics and detailed shot tracking for performance improvement.

**Highlights:** Personal shot dispersion overlay on hole imagery, Strokes gained predictor for club/target choices, Shot tracking and detailed strokes gained stats, 40,000+ courses with GPS and green maps, Launch monitor data integration, USGA/R&A compliant

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Month Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| One Month Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| One Month Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Six Month Subscription | $74.99 | per 6 months |
| One Year Subscription | $99.00 | per year |
| One Year Subscription | $99.00 | per year |
| Green Maps Add On - Single Course | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent course preview and strategy planning
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 💡 Ability to import launch monitor data
- 🚀 Constant app improvements and new features
- 👍 Helpful for course management and lowering scores

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with GPS tracking and shot entry during rounds
- 💰 Many features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Bugs causing loss of shot data
- 🤔 Manual shot entry too time-consuming for some users
- 🤔 Lack of on-course shot tracking

**Reported bugs**

- GPS not accurately showing hole orientation
- Course boundaries not saving properly
- Subscription issues and difficulty cancelling
- Lack of UK golf course support

**Requested features**

- Ability to toggle between carry and total distances
- Option to see optimal target lines
- Scorecard view with strokes gained data
- Personal bests tracking
- Web/desktop version of the app


### Access By Troon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/access-by-troon/id6478172356)

Book tee times at Troon-managed golf courses, earn rewards, and enjoy mobile check-in. Upgrade for exclusive rates and faster rewards. Play more, earn more with this golf booking app.

**Highlights:** Book tee times, Earn rewards points, Mobile check-in, Secure payment, Invite friends, Exclusive rates (Premium)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shot Pattern free?

Shot Pattern is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Access By Troon free?

Access By Troon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Shot Pattern or Access By Troon?

Shot Pattern is rated higher. Shot Pattern averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Access By Troon averages 3.5 from 31 ratings.

### Do Shot Pattern or Access By Troon have ads?

Neither Shot Pattern nor Access By Troon shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shot Pattern or Access By Troon?

Shot Pattern ships an update every 3 days, and Access By Troon fortnightly. Most recently, Shot Pattern was updated on October 23, 2026 and Access By Troon on October 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*